Mad Libs Live: a Primer

Did you know that Red Branch Theatre Company is presenting the first production of Mad Libs Live after its Off-Broadway run at New World Stages? Since this musical is undoubtedly new to you, we’ve assembled a primer to help you get acquainted with all things Mad Libs Live before you visit the show, which runs now through April 8th in Columbia, MD.

Adjective: It modifies a noun. Like “silly, happy clown.” Words that you write on the green slips of paper to be pulled out from the green pail during the show.

Adult Performances: All Saturday 8 pm performances and Thursday 7:30 pm performances will allow for “no-holds-barred” word submission. Bring some grownups and submit some grownup words. Our teen superstars will say [just about] anything to complete their songs and scenes at these performances only. Not appropriate for audience members under the age of 17.

Adverb: It modifies an adjective or verb like “quickly choose” or “we’re extremely bright.” Words that you write on the pink slips of paper to be pulled out of the pink pail during the show.

Family-Friendly Performances: All Saturday 2 pm performances and Sunday 3 pm performances are geared towards family audiences. These are the best shows for your youngest theatregoers to enjoy. Additionally, all Friday performances will be suitable for all ages.

Mad Lib: a phrasal template word game where one player prompts others for a list of words to substitute for blanks in a story before reading the [often comical or nonsensical] story aloud. The game is frequently played as a party game or a pastime. It was invented in the United States, and more than 110 million copies of the books have been sold since the series was first published in 1958.

Noun: a person, place, or thing. Like “doctor,” “zoo,” or “string.” Words that you write on the yellow slips of paper to be pulled out from the yellow pail during the show.

Parents’ Night Out PJ Party: One of our most popular offerings. Drop the kids off from 7-11 pm at the theatre on March 24th or 31st. They will be supervised by Drama Learning Center staff during the show and then engaged in fun activities afterwards. Parents get a night to themselves and kids get a night of theatre fun with friends. It’s a win-win situation!

Sloppy Saturday: Saturday 8 pm performances will begin with pre-show adult beverages in the lobby at 7:30 pm. Bring a government-issued ID proving you’re of legal age and few dollars to make a donation.

Thirsty Thursday: See “Sloppy Saturday.” Thirsty Thursday pre-show happy hours will be held starting at 6:30 pm on March 30th and April 6th next door in our rehearsal studio. Same rules as “Sloppy Saturday” apply here.

Verb: an action being done. Like “sleep,” or “jump,” or “run.” Words that you write on the blue slips of paper to be pulled out from the blue pail during the show.

Now that you know a little more about Mad Libs Live and Red Branch’s production, it’s time to get your tickets! Pick your performance and buy them today.